that it is very like the inscription that some say is inscribed on the tomb of Midas the Phrygian.

Phaedrus

What sort of inscription is that, and what is the matter with it?

Socrates

This is it: A bronze maiden am I; and I am placed upon the tomb of Midas. So long as water runs and tall trees put forth leaves, Remaining in this very spot upon a much lamented tomb, I shall declare to passers by that Midas is buried here;